Paul Chai
Travel writer
Paul Chai has been a travel writer, editor and author for over 20 years. He is more of an indoors than outdoors type, is Melbourne-based and writes on eating and drinking.Connect via Twitter.
Good food, beautiful lakes and bush hiking: Nine highlights of Mallacoota
This picturesque seaside village in regional Victoria delights those looking for a stay that combines the bush, water and relaxation.
- Paul Chai
Have only 24 hours on a Singapore stopover? Here’s where to eat
The Lion City is like a sprawling outdoor buffet. Here’s how to turn your stopover into an eat-over.
- Paul Chai
Not just for honeymooners: Less flop more bop at this flash new Maldives resort
If you don’t want to be wedded to a far-off atoll, consider a casual fling at a brand-new luxury offering just a 15-minute speed boat from Male’s international airport.
- Paul Chai
Ten undiscovered highlights of Melbourne most visitors miss
You’re probably familiar with the laneways, the restaurants, the events. But some highlights are worth digging a little deeper for.
- Paul Chai
Red dust, salt lakes… You won’t believe where this slice of outback is
Few know about it, but just a few hours drive from Mildura, you can find Victoria’s little slice of Mad Max Country.
- Paul Chai
Melbourne after dark: How to make the most of the city’s nightlife
Melbourne’s nighttime economy is back in all its gritty-pretty glory. And the best thing about a night safari is how easy it is to find some fun.
- Paul Chai
These birds are named ‘world’s most dangerous’. But are these stunningly beautiful creatures really that bad?
Visiting Kyabram is a more intimate experience than the rest of Zoos Victoria portfolio, despite being home to more than 600 animals, and it aims to stay that way.
- Paul Chai
The must-do highlights of Singapore in three days
A foodie destination with huge events and incredible beauty, Singapore packs a lot into a small space, which means you can pack a lot into three days.
- Paul Chai
The must-do highlights of Melbourne in three days
The Victorian capital is home to some of the best live music, funniest comedy and most perfectly mixed drinks in the country.
- Paul Chai
The best time to visit Melbourne
Famously, in this great city you can experience all four seasons in one day, but this means residents will turn out for events anywhere, anytime.
- Paul Chai
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